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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368,044.79, 507,903.94 and 206,898.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368,044.79, 507,903.94 and 206,898.42 is: 285,521.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,044.79 : 507,903.94 = 206,898.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,044.79/507,903.94 = 206,898.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,044.79x = 507,903.94 × 206,898.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,044.79x = 105,084,523,697.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,084,523,697.23/368,044.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285,521.02

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